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FATAL SHOP FIRE AT WREXHAM.
FATAL SHOP FIRE AT WREXHAM. MOTHER AND CHILD SUFFOCATED. HEART-RENDING SCENES. GALLANT ATTEMPTS AT RESCUE. An alarm of fire was received at the fire station shortly after midnight on Friday and the brigade, Older Captain Scott, proceeded immediately to the (cene of the conflagration, a shop occupied by Mr H. Gibson, in Abbot-street. It was found that the premises were well alight, and the brigade im- mediately got to work with the hose. The excitement was intense when it was discovered that all the occapants had not escaped from the bcrning building. It tran3pired that Mrs Gibson, wife of the tenant .'who had only recently been confined) was in bed in the front room, and every effort was made to rescue her and the infant from the dense smoke and flamea. At one time she appeared at the window, and not- withstanding the gallant attempts of Fireman McCarthy, Mr Walter Roberts, P.C.'s Owens and Ily. ioneii, and others, she was seen to fall back into the room. McCarthy made several attempts to get into the room where the woman and child lay. but Wt;3 re- peiltedly driven .back by the smoke and flames until the tire bad been somewhat subdued by the vclsmes 3f water poured upon it, and when he euceeded at last in getting them out it was found they were both quite dead, and the bodies were conveyed by the police to the Infirmary. Daring the course of the conflagration three of the Occupants o the house had narrow escapes. One, a kdger—a man with a wooden leg—jumped from one of ihe bedroom windows into a policeman's cape which waa held out for him, and sustained no injury. The man bad apparently had no time previous to his leap to adjust his wooden leg, and this was subsequently found in the bedroom which he had occupied. Mr Gibson and a servant girl also succeeded in escapin g by dropping through the back bedroom window, and they were, like the lodger, fortunate euongh to escape idjury. A representative of the Advertiser visited the scene of the fire early this morning, and found the lower rocma and the back bedroom completely gutted, but the front room where the mother and child lost their liveE, appeared almost untouched by the flames, some of the bed clothes only being slightly singed, BO that thev must have been suffocated with the dense smoke and intense heat from the burning shop below. The brigade succeeded in confining the fire to the shop of Mr Gibson, aud the premises on either side, a public-house and a tobacco shop, were almost untouched. The origin of the fire is unknown. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. One of the most awful scenes which it has been the lot of 110 Wrenhamite so behold, occurred in Abbot- street shortly before one o'clock on Saturday morning, when a fire, terrible in its results, broke oat in the sweet shop occupied by Mr and Mrs Gibson. The fire was discovered shortly before 12.30 by the husband, who at once rushed for the Fire Brigade. P.C. R. J. Owen waa parading Hope- street at the time, and hearing shouts in the neighbourhood of Abbot-street, he harried to the spot, and found the shop enveloped in flames- A crippled lodger named Savage, lpho was hanging on to the window-cill. threw himself on to the policeman's cape which was being held oat by Owens and a few civilians, and was thus saved. The fire had taken a complete hold of the shop and back premises, and, fanned by a strong wind, threatened complete deetruction, The poor woman, Mrs Gibson, who with her fourteen dava old child were the only remaining occupants of the house, was seen crying for help in the bedroom window, and Policeman R. J. Owens burst open the back door, and bravely encoun- tered the names i but before getting half-way up the stairs the condition cf affairs proved too much for him, and he was compelled to beat a hasty retreat. Nothing daunted, however, he, tocether with Mr Walter Roberts, made a second attempt at rescue, but, owing to the increasing fury of the fire, they failed to accomplish their object. In the meantime the Fire Brigade, under Captain J. J. Scott, and the esoape had turned up with almost lightning rapidity. Two jets were im- mediately turned upon the burning mass, and Fire- man McCarthy made several plucky attempts to enter the bedroom through the window, but he was driven back by the fire, and the live. of the young mother and child were almost despaired of. The firemen who were very ably assisted by P.S. Salisbury, P.C.'a T. P. Rees, Henry Jones, Manuel Davies, R. J. Owen, and Owens (7. worked with a courage and determination that won for them the admiration of all who were present. Attempt after attempt was made to reecue Mrs Gibson and child but with- out avail, and ultimately when the conflagration was got under control the bedroom window was smashed and Fireman McCarthy on entering the bedroom met a terrible sight. The poor woman and :he child, who were lying upon the bed had been suffocated. The bodies were conveyed down the ladder by McCarthy, the pathetic scene moving many of the spectators to tears. The bodies were taken to the Crown Inn, and afterwards to the mortuary at the Infirmary. The woodwork and furniture in the shop and dwelling were destroyed, only the brick- work remaining. Thanka to the brigade the adjoin- ing property was saved. I From our Saturday morning Edition.] INQUEST ON THE VICTIMS. DISTRESSING EVIDENCE. I The inquest on the bodies ef Elizabeth Esther Gibson, wile of Henry William Gibson, compositor, and her infant child, the victims of the tertible fire in Abbot-street, wr.-s held in the County Buildings, Wrexham, on Saturday, before Mr W. Wynn Evans, coroner, and a jurv, of whom air R. Sauvage was foreman. LJei^uty-Chief Constable Edward Jones, and Captain Scott, of the Fire Brigade, were also present. The Coroner, addressing the jury said Too bavo been summoned to inquire into the circumstances attending th^ death of a woman, named Elizabeth Esther Gibson, the wife of Henry William Gibson, of 3. Abbot-stieet, alld her infant child, fourteen days' old, who met with their death on Friday night under very sad and tragic circumstances. It appears that shortly after midnight, an alarm of fire was given, and the house and Ehop were well alight at that time. There were in the house Henry William Gibson, his wife and child, a lodger named Savage, and Emily Jones, a nurse girl. Gibson went through the back to Rive an alarm of the fire, and the girl and the loüger eacapsd through the front window. But by some means, which appear to me at present incom- prehensible-but upon which we shall probably have some light thrown by this inqriry-eveiryone seemed to have forgotten, that in the front bedroom were the unfortunate deceased woman and her baby, a fort- night oid. No one appeared to think of ihisuntil some- time after the alarm wasgiven, and before the woman and child could be reached they had .evidently been suffocated, and their bodies were afterwards found in the front room. The woman's body wa's only slightly burned, and there were no burns on the child. We shall have to inqnire fully into the cir- cumstances, but yon will now first have the painful dutv of viewinc the bodies. The jury having returned from viewing the bodies, etidenee was taken. Dr. E. D. Evans, who was first called, said he was called to the house about two o'clock that (Saturday) morning, and when he got there he saw the woman and child in a public-house (the Crown Inn) next door, where they had been removed. People did not know that the woman and child were dead then, but he found them both dead. As to the came of death, there were several superficial burns on the body, legs, and arms, but be considered death was due to suffocation. The woman bad been recently con- lined, and she would be therefore less able to stand the shock. The burns, he did not think, would have, of themselves, caused death in either case. Henry Wm. Gibson, husband of the deceased, said he was a compositor at Messrs Hughes and Son. lie kept a small sweet and toy shop in Abbot-street. His wife was between thirty-four and thirty.six years of age, bilt he could not f ay more exactly. The child, a girl, would have been three weeks old on Tuesday. Witness went to bed abont 11.30, the lodger (Savage) going with him. Every one else in the house had gone to bed before this. There were only two rooms upstairs, and witness and Savage slept together in the back bedroom. The stairway led into the back room, and there was gas in the house downstairs., and witness generally turned it off at night, but c td not do so during the present week. He lisd been in bed about half-an-hour when he heard a noi u, coming as if from the sbo-o-the noise being like n. falling noise. He slipned on his trousers and shirt, and hurried downstairs, and 011 opening tbedoor into the shop found the place full of smoke. He rushed to the stairs crying out, The place is on fire." Savage then got up and went to rouse witness a wife and the girl The Coroner Did you.hear bim rouse them —Yes. I Did you hear them reply ? Witness: No, because I was losing no time to go for the fire brigade. Continuing, witness said that Savage called to him, u Rush as fast as you can to the Fire Station; I will do my best to rouse the others." Witness hnrriod off to tht Fire Station. PLnd Fireman McCarthy answered him, and witness said to him, Come with all promptitude, the place is on fire." Witness then hurried back to the shop to see what he could do. By that tiinethe place was com- pletely gutted. Savage met him at the door, and said he had tried his best to bring his wife out, hut failed. The Coroner: He has a wooden ieg, has he not ? Witness: Yea. If he had had both hia legs I believe he could have saved them. The Coroner: On the spur of the moment you rushed to the fire station, and if you had had time to think you would have seen your wife and child out first. Witness: Yes. I thought I could get back and then render assistance. The Coroner: You did not realise that the fire would get hold so quickly. How long were you away ? Witness: Not many minutes. I did not stop on the way to the Guildhall, and trotted all the way back. Witness said he only had his trousers and shirt on as the time*, and all his clothing had been destroyed-in fact, added witness with great emotion, I do not think there is a single memento of my family left." The witness here completely broke down, and he was allowed to go into another room, the coroner stating that he would call him again. Thomas Savage, tailor, employed at Mr Ed. Lloyd's, Regent-street, said he accompanied the previous witness to bed on Friday tiight, they being the last to go up. Neither Gibson nor witness went into the shop before they went to bed. Witness was soon asleep, and was awakened by Gibson calling excitedly, Hurry up, there's a fire." Witness got up leisurely, thinking it was only a trifling fire, but on getting half way downstairs the smoke was eo dense that he saw it was more than an ordinary fire. He therefore went back again and into the front bedroom. He shouted "Fire!" but the room was so full of smoke that he could not say whether the occupants, Mrs Gibson, her child, and the girl, were in bed or not, though he shouted to them to get up. Someone answered him in a dazed kind of way, but he did not think tboe in the room realised the danger they were in. He went further into the room, broke the window, a-id taking hold of Mrs Gibaon pulled her to the window. Just then the girl Jones jumped through the window into the street. Witness could not push Mrs Gibson on to the short ledge outside the window, so he went out himself and tried to pull her, but she was half unconscious, did not seem aware of her position, and tried to get away from him. The woman shouted for her baby, although witness believed he heard it crying in her arms. He tyed to take the child from her, saying he would pass it to a policeman in the street, but Mrs Gibson did not answer. He kept her as far out of the room as he :!ould-the flames playing about him the while-uutil the police and the crowd below shouted to him to jamp, or he would be burnt also. He, however, kept hold of the woman until the flames got hold of him, and then he did not know whether he jumped or fell, but he got into the street, and paw no more of Mra Gibaon. The Coroner (indicating a bandage on the man's hand): I see you have been burnt ? Witness: No, I think my wrist is broken. When I was tust3ellng with Mrs Gibson I had not had time to fix my wooden leg, and had no crutch, otherwise I think I should have saved her. The Coroner Well, you did your best, and I don't think you could have done more. Witness: When I got into the street I shouted that the woman wa3 in the building. Emily Jones, the girl above-named, said she was waiting upon Mrs Gibson during her confinement, and slept in the same room with her. Witness did not go into the shop on Saturday night after the gaa had been lit, and it was alight when she went to bed at eleven o'clock. She went to sleep soon, and the next she heard was Savase coming to the room and shouting" Fire!" Witness and Mrs Gibson both got up. The room was full of smoke, and witness had ta look about for the window. Savage onened the window and witness jumped out, the lodger at that time trying to rescue Mrs Gibson, who seemed dazed. The Coroner: Did you shont when you got out- side ?-No. Did it not occur to you to teU them outside that Savaee and the woman were in the house ? Witness No, it did not occur to me. The Coroner Did anyone try to rescue the woman from outside ? Witness: There was such a blaze in front, but someone went down the back entry. P.C. R. J. Owen said he was on duty in Hope- street about 12.35 a.m. on Saturday morning, when he heard what he thought was a disturbance in the direction of Brookside. He went down Hope-street and Back Chamber-street, and coming into Abbot- street saw Gibson's shop in flames. Witness saw a man in his shirt sleeves standing outside on the wood- work over the door, and, thinking he was the husband, asked him to throw the children down into the arms of the byestanders. The man kept dawdling about the window, and as witness could not see what he was doing, and as he seemed in danger, he asked him to jump into his (witness's) cape, which be and some other men held. This Savage did. Witness then forced open the back entry door and the back door of the house, but the fumes in the kitchen were so strong that he could not proceed. He attempted a second time, but had to come back. Mr Walter Roberts then came up, and witness tied a handkerchief around Mr Roberta's mouth, and both tried to get up the stairs. The fumes, however, overcame Mr Roberts, and witness had to carry him out. The Coroner: Yon made evezy effort to get to this woman ? Witness: Yes, I did all I could, and so did Mr Roberts. A Juryman: Were no attempts made to get to the woman from the front ? Witness: It was impossible in consequence of the flames. The Coroner (to the jury): I think you will agree with me that the officer did all he could have done, and deserves commendation for his promptitude. Mr Walter R3berts was next called. The Coroner: You are an ironmonger I believe, Mr Roberts. and a member of the Fire Brigade ? Mr Roberts: No; an ex-member. But you do not refuse to act ? Witness: No. Continuing, Mr Roberts paid at 12.30 he was standing talking to Mr Hughes, butcher, in High-street, when he heard a shout from the direction of Brook-street. Afterwards he saw people rushing down Back Chamber-street shouting Fire." He immediately ran down Back Chamber- street and into Abbot-street,! and there saw Gibain half-naked and exhausted with running. He also noticed that the shop was then a complete furnace, the flames reaching to the bedroom windows. No one seemed to be doing anything—they did not apoear to know what to do-except the police officer. Wit- ness asked if there was a ladder about to get up to the window, but was told there was not. He then went round to the back and saw P.C. Owen in the kitchen, which was full of smoke, He went into the kitchen, bnt had to come back azain. P.C. Owen then put a handkerchief around witness's mouth, and they both went into the kitchen towards the stairs and shouted very loudly, but had to come out again. Witness went into the street again, and some one said they saw the woman at the window of the bed- room, which was then in flames. In five minutes fireman McCarthy came up with the fire escape, and tried to get in at the window three times, whilst witness turned water on the flames, There was a paraffin lamp in the kitchen, and witness did not know if it had exploded or not, but the fumea from it were very strong, and made things worse. Witness added that there was no possible chance for the con- stable or anyone to get near the stairs. The Coroner I am told you made every effort you could. Witness I thought if the woman had been at the top of the stairs she might have jumpsd to us. The Coroner And you were overcome yourself, I think ? Mr Roberts eaid he thought it was the paraffin that caused that. He added that the flames were SCOn got under when the brigade arrived, and then McCarthy brought ths woman and child out of the room. Replying to the Coroner, witness said he thought the fire originated in the shod Fireman McCarthy said Gibson cam? to the fire station and told him of t'la outbreak at 12 3b. Wit- ness was on the road in four minutes with the escape, and the other men followed with the reel cart. Wnen he arrived in Abbot-street the shop and house was a furnace. The Coroner Is it your opinion that the fire originated in the shop ? Witness I think so. Continuing, McCarthy said he made perhaps a dozen attempta to get in at the window. He was burnt in one or two places, and the escape was also partially burnt. He at last got into the room, and found Mrs Gibson lying on her back partly in and partly out of the bed, and the baby was on her breast. She had hold of the child so firmly that witness had difficulty in getting it from her. After he got it away he put Mrs Gibaon over his shoulder, and as he w&a carrying her he heard a noise in her throat, and she was sick over him. The Foreman of the Jury Without desiring to throw any reflection upon the promptitude of the brigade—indeed in this instance I know, byicg on the spot, that thoy were on the scene very qllickly-I should like to ask what the method is of calling the brigade. Mr McCarthy said at present they had the call boy system-men being employed to call the firemen- but the electric bell system was in progress. On this occasion he called the call boys and they after- wards called the firemen. The Foreman said he thought the conduct of every one who assisted at the fire on Saturday was excellent, and that they deserved praise for it. The Coroner I was going to say the same thing. Mr Walter Roberts, McCarthy, Savage, and P.C. Owen deserve great praise for their pluck. Captain Scott, called here by the Coroner, in respect to the method of calling the brigade, was first asked what idea he had as to the cause of the fire. To this he replied that he had looked round, and had no idea at all, though it rather seemed to him to have originated in the kitchen. The Coroner I believe the place is inaured ? Captain Scott: Yes, I think so; the stock and the building. The Coroner For how much? Captain Scott conld not say. He believed the building was fully insured, but did not know about the stock. As to the method of apprising the tire- men witness said that at present, when an alarm came, the call boys were first called, then they called the firemeD, and the latter had to come to the Fire Station before starting ? The Coroner Do the call boys live together ? Captain Scott: No, but as near together as possible. Still the system is a bad one, and causes much delay, as the call boys have to go to firemen perhaps at Newtown and Hightown. The placiniz of electric bells in the house of each fireman is now, however, in progress. and this will save much time. Henry Wm. Gibson was now recalled, and in answer to the Coroner said he had no idea how the fire originated. The gas in the shop was sometimes turned out by Savage, and sometimes by oher-3, bat witnese did not rcuumber turning it out on Friday night. He could n )t say if it was turned out at eleven o'clock. It had been his habit to turn the gas off at the meter, bet he did not think that had been done for some dava recently. Savage stated that he tnrned the gas low in the shop on Friday bat not quite oat. Gibson, replying to farther questions, said he thought the stock and furniture were insured in some National Union for £ 120. He could not say who issued the policy. Savage, interposing, said Mrs Gibson issued the policy. The Coroner Was the policy burnt ? Gibson: Yes, everything, air. The Coroner, in summing up, said he considered there Was no necessity to adjourn the inquiry as they had now all the facts they were likely to get, and he did not know that he could add anything to what had beeu said. Gibson apparently lost his j head, or no doubt the first thing he would have done would have been to get his wife and child out of the bou3e. But they could well understand this it waa what many of them might have done. No doubt Gibson did not think the place would blaze up so quickly, and believed be could have given the assistance necessary when he came back. Bat the premises had been smouldering probably for a considerable time, and the opening of the doors and the high wind gave the fire such a hold that nothing could be done. Savage did all he could, having only one leg, to rescue tbe woman, and the )o.tter evidently lost her wits and did not know what she was doing. H. (the Coroner) did not think anyone to blame. It was a great pity that- Savage and Gibsou were not able to poasess them- selves more fully, bat who of them could under such circumstances ? The police and all who assisted in connection with the fire were deserving of credit for what they did. The jury no doubt would think with him that this was a case of accidental suffocation. The Foreman said that was the unanimous opinion of the jury and they returned a verdict accordingly. They desired to add a rider complimenting the fire brigade, McCarthy, Savage, the Constable (Owen), and Mr Walter Roberts for the gailiut attempts they made to save the woman and child, and also an expression of sympathy wuh Gibson in his bereave- ment. The Coroner I join in that expression.
WREXHAM SCIENCE AND ART SCHOOLS.
WREXHAM SCIENCE AND ART SCHOOLS. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of priz33 to successful students of the Wrexham Science and Art Schools took place on Friday evening laat in the Public Hall, the ceremony being performed in her usual graceful and genial manner by Miss Cunliffe. The Mayor (Councillor Thomas Jouce) preside'?, and he was supported on the nlatform by Sir Robert Cnuiiffe, Bart.. Miss Cunliffe, Mrs Griffith-Boscawen, Dr. and Mrs Palin, Mrs Done, the Riv. M O. Evans, Mr W Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Mr Simon Jones, Mr F. Meredith-Jones, Mr J. F. Edisbury, Mr S. D. Edisbnry. secretary; Mr Waiter Fuge, art master; and Miss Fuge. The Mayor, in opening, expressed the pleasure it gave him to be present, a pleasure which wta increased because they had with them Miss Onaliffe, who had kindly consented to distribute the prizes, and Sir Robert Cunliffe, who had promised to deliver an address on art, and he was sure they could not find anyone more fit to speak on such a subject than Sir Robert. Continuing, His Worship said he had been JLoking over the syllabus and the report, and in view of the subjects taught, and the lowness of the fees charged, he was somewhat surprised to find that the committee had bad to complain of the support, in certain of the subjects, given by the people of the town and district. He thought they would all agree that to have such a school in the midst of a popula- tion like that of the town and distlict must be of immense advantage to the young people—(hear, hear),-mud if these young people, who were connected with the various craft3 of building, mining, and other things, could all see the syllabus and the extremely low fees which were charged, he thought the present school premises would soon ba too small to contain the students. The machine construction and mining classes were not supported to the extent they deserved, and aa might be expected they would be. The dress- making and art, needlework, and embroidery classes were very popular, but he was told that if these classes did not receive better support from the ladies they mnst be discontinued with this course. This, he thought, would be a loss, and be trnated that this reference would induce more ladies to join. Mr S. D. Edisbury then read the annual report as follows Once again the committee of these schools have great pleasure in laying their annaal report before the general public, and in stating that the condition of these schools increases in prosperity— most of the classes being well supported by students of aU grades from the borough and surrounding districts. Science Section.—The building contraction class under the tuition of Mr W. Lee Walker is flourishing, and increasing rapidly, there being a large attend- ance of energetic students, who work hand in hand with their teacher, and give every satisfaction to the committee. The committee had great pleasure in re-appointing Mr William Allwood, teacher of the machine construction and applied mechanics classes and Mr John Edwards of the mining classes, but although these classes are under such able tuition, unfortunately the attendance of students is poor, and the committee deeply regret that such important sub- jects as these, should in an enterprising district like Wrexham have such meagre support. The classes in dressmaking, with Miss S. J. Jones as teacher, are btill well attended, and there is no doubt that this is a popular subject. A nloW venture by the committee, was the commencement of a class in art needlework and embroidery, under the capable manage- ment of Miss Duckworth, of Chester. There is some beautiful work done here. The committee invite the general public to view samples of fine work in this department sent down for exhibition from South Kensington. This class, the committee regret to state, cannot be continued unless more students enter for the next term. Art Section.—The art classes are as usual under the efficient management of Mr Walter Fuge, assisted by Miss S. A. Fuge, and Missli. Richardson. These classes are steadily advancing in the quality of the work produced by the students. The artisan and pupil teachers classes being well attended. In the ladies day class good progress is being made im advanced work. The ladies' evening class so far is not so well attended as last year. Under the tuition of Mr Fuge, there is also a clay modelling class at n. very moderate fee, and the work turned out here is of a very high quality. The Government examinations, which under the new regulations of the Department aLe of an advanced character, were held in April, May, and June last in all science and art subjects taught at the schools. 166 students sat for examination, and obtained 89 successes. Six fnll grants were gained, and eight works were accepted for teachers' certificates. Eight local free studentships, tenable for three years, have been awarded by the committee to outside students, and two to students of the Art School. Science ex- aminations were held in the following subjects:— Machine construction, building construction," geo- metry, principles of mining, applied mechanics, and human physiology. Mr T. Robbins again kindly undertook the very heavy dntles of custodian of examination pacers, and devoted a good deal of time to the work. By the exhibition of students' work held at the schools, the public are afforded an opportunity of judging for themselves as to the steady progress made in eacb branch of study, The committee once again take this opportunity of thank- ing those ladies and gentlemen who have so kindly contributed towards the prize fund of the schools. and also feel it their duty to notify their high appre- ciation of the zeal and ability manifested by the teachers in every department, and the careful atten- tion and perseverance of the students. SIMON JONES, Chairman. STANLEY D. EDISBUKY, Secretary." Sir Robert Cunliffe, who was warmly welcomed, I then proceeded to deliver his address. At the outset he expressed the great pleasure which it afforded Miss Cualiffe and himself to be present. As some of them wonld know, he felt very great interest in matters connected with art, and the opportunity of being present gave him, therefore, special pleasure. After a brief reference to science—as to which, he said, he was a complete ignoramus-and the wonder- ful strides it had made in recent years, Sir Robert came to the subject of art, which, be said. he loved in all its forms. He had had an opportunity that afternoon of going through the exhibition of their School of Art, and firt he would say he thought it was very gratifying for a town and neighbourhood such as this to have a School of Science and Art in such a very good condition. He understood thaj when Mr Fuge, the able head master, came there only eight yerr,3 ago, he found nineteen pupils, and he had now raised the art class to the number of 120. at which it was steadily maintained. (Hear, hear.) N-)t only that, but during this period the school had won honours at South Kensington, some of the work had been accepted for national competition at South Kensington, and a portion had been retained by the Science and Art Department, and sent to other schools as examples of the work required by the State-a thing he thought very credititble to fhoie being taugnt in the school. Some work of the students had also been selected for the Paris Exhibition, as representing the Weleh aide of education. This year 166 students at the school sat for examination, and 89 successes had been recorded. With such a record as that, it was not surprising to learn that the students who had left the school had had no difficulty in finding suitable appointments in the career they had selected in connection with art. He, however, regretted that the art needlework class was not supported as they had hoped, and thought that this was a thing which deserved support from everybody. Continuing, Sir Robert said tha.t much of the work in the exhibition was of a very meritorious and promising nature, and there was one point which lie w is glttd to see was not lost sight of in the school, and that was the encouragement of the idea. that art students should not depend too much upon their teachers. This was the opinion of Pro- fessor Herkomer, who had said that students should think out things independently for themselves, and do independent work, trusting to their own judgment and experience, a:d in that way making the work really their own, and not allowing their individuality to be mergsd in that of the teacher. (Hear, hear.) Proceeding, Sir Robert Cunliffe said he was old enough to remember the condition of art, and more espscialiv cf decorati ve art-he did not mean the highest class of p"ctnreR-thirty-tive or forty years ago, and since that time the improvement was some- thing extraordinary. Decorative art, which had reference to laruiture, glass, and things of that kind, was at a very low ebb in the early Victorian period, but now they had passed from that, and gone back more and more to the better models of earlier periods. Why, be would ask, should a thing be ugly 1 because it waa necessary and useful ? There was no reason why it should, bnt just the reverse. After speaking of the beautiful art works to be seen at Naples and of Greek art, Sir Robert said the great art workers of Greece b.td never been surpassed, and perhaps hardly ever equalled, and the morn they worked bick to that kind of thing-studying nature a-id b'!I true to her-the more likely wete -It, v to w irk c Imea of art which would be 8onud .'n? ?ood. i Art, h.- thought, should not be made a mere hobby— there was a great, high, moral value in art. W ords- worth had written We live by admiration, love, and hope." As tn a imiration much of our life depended npon wnat wti admired. If we admired common, trivial, paltry thing* our lives would be on a. paltry and trivial level, and he thought it was a matter for rejoicing that art was really a serious study, because the higher their appreciation and love of art to that extent they raised, elevated, and refined their lives. He would ask the students there to bear in mind that they should never lose an opportunity of seeing examples of good art, whether in drawing, painting, or the noble art of architecture. They had in the town two beautiful works of art. One was the church tower-of which they were all so proud—and the other the beautiful iron gates, which had been removed for a time, but which, when they were re- placed, every Wrexhamite would be proud of. There were also the chancel rails, where the carving of foliage and beautiful leaf-work, was so splendid. Sir Robert went on to refer to beauties of art at Eaton Hall, and referring to London said he would advise all students who had occasion to go there not to fail paving a visit to the Wallace collection at Hertford House, Manchester-square, where there were not only beautiful pictures, but beautiful furniture and enamel, porcelain and armour work. He also advised them to atudy models from books on the various arts—there were three or four excellent bookd of the kind in the Wrexham Free Libtary- and they would get something better from such models than were to be seen now. In concluding, Sir Robert Cunliffe said our moral standard depended upon whether we could or could not appreciate good things in urt as well as literature. It was to him a real source of pleasure to hear that in the old town of Wrexham there was a school doing such admirible work as the Science and Art School, and be hoped it would continue to do better and better; that it would aim, and its students aim, higher, and that he would frcm year to year continue to hear of young end tdeütd niea and women, such as were t*«.is>i» taught there, adding to the sum of happiness and lictet-,tv in this country, and helping to elevate our national life. (Annlanse.1 I Miss Cunliffe then distribnted the prizes and certificates as- follows I ART SECTION. Artizl-n Class.-Vernal Evans, attendance; Walter Bosker, best shaded ornament from the cast; George V. Price, best geometrical sheet inked iii NValter Bosker, best group of shaded models Edward Jones, for decorative paintings Walter Bjsker, best outline drawing from the cast; George V. Price, for set of architectual drawings; Edgar Barnett, best Bet of outline drawings from the cast; Albert Lindsay, best set of model drawings worked in class; Vernal Evans, second best set of model drawings worked in class; Urigar Barnett, best set of freehand drawings worked in class Sidney Field, second best set of freehand drawings worked in class Robert J. Davies, beat set of g.ometery drawings worked in clars Vernal Evans, highest marks for home work. model drawing, freehand drawing and geometry drawing; Mary F. Morgan, highest marks for science, subject 1. Walter Boaker, design; Dora Benson and Louisa. Bevan, for still life painting. Modelling Class. William Green and Philip Rawlinaon, attendance William Green, bent modelling of ornament. Ladies' Evening Cla.as.-Beasie Johnson, attend- ance best set of model drawing worked in clas-i, and freehand drawing Kate L. Jones and Mary L. Davies for shading from the cast Bessie Johnson highest marks for model and freehand home work. Saturday Teachers' Class.—Nellie Foulkes and Lilian Moore, attendance Herbert Wallace beat set of model drawing worked in class, and Frederick J. Pritchard second beat; Frederick J. Pritchard and Herbert Wallace beat set of freehand drawings worked in class, and John Steen second best Herbert Wallace highest marks for home work, model draw- ing, and freehand, and Frederick T. Bennett best eet of outline drawing from the cast. Head Master's Prize.—Vernal Evans for best student, generally, in the artisan class, attendance, class work, home work, and examination taken into account. Art Clnb.-Elelen Gulley highest marks in the advanced section Kite L. Jones highest nu ks in tbo elementary aection Philip Rawlinson highest marks in the modelling section. Mrs Parry's Prize.—Helen Gulley, for best female student for the year. I SCIENCE SECTION. Scientific Dressmaking Class.-Annie Wilkes, attendance (afternoon class), Lily Davies and Eliza J. Ashley, attendance (evening class). Building Construction.-Ilarold Beckett and J. D. Edwards, attendance (elementary stage); second attendance (elementary stage) Walter Murleaa, Thomas Moss, Frederick Bevan, Ellis J. Ellis, and J. H. Conde, for best set of drawings in the elementary stage; Arthur Roberta, first, highest marks for home work William Lewis, second Frank Cudworth, for attendance and work in the advanced section. Applied Mechanics,-Edwa.rd B. Edwards, attend- ance in the elementary stage Thomas Allmand, for best student, generally, in both classes, applied mechanics and machine construction. Principles of Mining.—Edward Davies, attendance, elementary stage Peter Jones, attendance, advanced stage George Roberts, best student for general work. George Roberts and John Lewia have gained their managers' certificate for mining. Machine Construction.—James Brown, attendance, elementary stage Oswald B. Davies, attendance, advanced stage. I CERTIFICATES. Model Drawing. — First class-Frederick J. Pritchard. Charles G. Davies, Albert E. Lindsay, Helen Galley. Second class—Edgar G. Barrett, Frederick T. Bennett, Leofric Darias, George E. Benbow, Catherine Pagh, George L. Evans, Philip Rawlinson, Vernal Evans, Elizabeth Davies, Walter L. Bosker, Herbert A. Wallace, Arthur W. King. Freehand Drawing.—First class—Edward Jones, Walter L. Bosker, Charles G. Davies. Second class —Herbert A. Wallace, George E. Benbow, John H. Steen, Philip Rawlinson, George J. Moas. Kate L. Jones, Helen Gulley, Mary L. Davies. Mary E. Littlewood, Nesta. Stant, Annie Jones, Frederick T. Bennett, Arthnr W. King, Albert E. Lindsay, Frederick J. Pritchard, Edgar G. Barnett, Vernal Evans. Geometrical Drawing.—Paaa, First class-Robert J. Davies, Leofric Davies, E. Lindsay, Vernal Evans, Walter L. Boeker. Drawing in Light and Shade.—First clasa-Artbnr W. King, Helen Gulley, Walter Benbow, George V. Price, Mary L. Davies. Second clagg-Emily Bowler, John O. Price, Kate L. Jones, Edward Jones. Perspective.-Annie Simons. Still Life Painting.-Lucy E. Richardson. Principles of Ornament.—Second class-Lacy E. Richardson. Painting Ornament.—Second class-Lucy E. Richardson. Modelling Design. — Advanced Stage — George Balsom, Llewelyn Davies (Fairfield-street), Philip Rawlinson. Practical Plane and Solid Geometry.—First class -Lucy E. Richardson. George V. Price, George H. Grainger. Second class-Charles G. Davies, Mary F. Morgan, Annie Simons, Arthur W. King, E. G. Griffiths. Machine Construction and Drawing.-First class, Elementary Stage-Thomas Allmand. Second class, Advanced Stage—Oswald B. Davies, Charles Jones. Principle of Mining.—First clxtsa—Peter R. Jones, George Roberts. Second cla-.s-Elerbert T. Gibbons. Building Construction.-Elementar-v Stftga. First class-Robert J. Davies, Thomas Moss, Walter H. Murless. Second claqs-Elli-3 J. Evans. Frederick A. Bevan, Jonathan Thomas, John H. Conde, Wm. A. Williams, David Hughes, L!ewelyn Davies. Advanced Stage. Second class-Frank Cudworth. Applied Meebanies.-Blementary Stage, Second class—Thomas Allmand, Edward B. Edwards, Tom T. Pickthall. Human Physiology.—Advanced Stage, Second clas;-Annie E. Wordsworth. C, 17 Mr Simon Jones moved a vote of thanks to Sir Robert Cunliffe and Miss Cunliffe, and said a Wrex- ham audience always received Sir Robert with very warm interest, whether he addressed them on literature or art. They would all agree that that night they had had a very interesting address, and one which was of great value as stimulating students in their work, and inspiring in them all a greater desire for the beautiful and an encouragement to instruct in this direction their young people. As to Miss Cunliffe, they were always delighted to see her taking so gracefully the place occupied by her late mother, and he was sure she could not set bpfore her a more noble example In conclusion. Mr Jones said he hoped they would have co-operation in the work connected with the school, and that in fifty veara to come they would have a school worthy of North Wales, with its great induatries and the progress which would come in the future. (Hear, hear. Mr J. F. Edisbury seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Sir Robert Cunliffe briefly replied, and said he hoped with Mr Simon Jones that they would before very long have an art school worthy of this active and go-ahead centre. Everything which he (Sir Robert) and his daughter could do for Wrexham afforded them the greatest, pleasure. On the motion of Mr W. Thomas, seconded by Mr F. Mereditb-JoneR, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Mavor, and on the invitation of the Rev. M. O. Ev.%ne, a cimilar compliment was accorded the artistes who had given their services during the evening-Misis Bird, Mr Bradwin Parry, and Mra J. H. Francis (accompanist)-the secretary (Mr S. D. Edisbury), Mr Fuge (head-master), Misa Fage, Miss Richardaon, and the teachers generally. Mr Fuge briefly responded. He had, he said done his best to bring the school to the position k now held, and he hoped to do more yet. (Hear. hear) He nrged that the advice given by Sir Robert Cunliffe should be taken to heart deeply by the students. The proceedings then terminated. A LEISURE HOUR AT THE EXHIBITION. I The exhibition of students work in connection with the school, which was opened to the public free on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, was in general excellence quite up to that of previous years, a-id indeed was a credit not to the school alone, bat to the whole town. Probably there are few places in the Kingdom proportionate to Wrexham in eize and population, where such an exhibition as this—con- sisting of the work of local students alone-could have been brought together, and certainly one would have to travel far to outrival it. The exhibits were act only large in number, but the quality throughout-If we may use the term-was highly meritorious, a fact which speal-s volumes in praise of Mr and Miss Fuge, and the other teachers, and an evidence of zealous ap- plication on the part of those nnder their instruction. The exhibition was divided into the usual sections and classes, but a new and interesting feature this year was that of art needle work, and it will prove a valuable addition no doubt in time to come. I To glance briefly at the various sections, we may say that there have been some quite remarkable achievements in the artisan class, whereat tuition is given in designing, drawing, painting, modelling, &e. One of the most successful workers here is Whiter Bosker, who, although only 15 years of age, has a number of first-class exhibits. He is awarded a prize for the best shaded ornament from the cast, consisting of a Gothic capital, in which the shading is-and would be for a much older person-splendidly done. This work haa been accepted for the art clxsa teachers' certificate. Young Boaker. in addition to this, has also a handsome group of models, and is awarded first plase for outline drawing from the cast. Not less than three of his works havA been accepted for the above-named ceitificate. Vernal Evans won the head master's prize for the best ftudent generally in this class, and he also secured a ■ ;cond for model drawing. In geometrical shad ing chief honours went to George V. Price, whose work displayed the exerciae of great care and accuracy upon the arrangement of the problems, and in the manner they were carried out. PI ice also gained distinction for architectural drawing. The prize for decorative painting awarded to Edward Jones was undoubtedly merited, his panel decora- tion showing dexterous treatment and happy har- mony of colour. Equally good in its own way was the outline drawing from the cast of Edgar Barnett, who was adjudged best in the section, and also in that of freehand drawing; whilst Albert Lindsay's set of model drawings cleverly executed-was awarded a first prize. In these exhibits the general neatness of the work and correct perspective were very noticeable. In the geometry sets, Robert J. Davies stood at the head of the list; his work was of very superior order. Miss E. Bowler is also worthy of special mention for her shaded work from the antique. In the Ladies Painting Morning Class the honours for still life painting were divided between Miss Dora Benson and Miss Louisa Bevan. The former has been very. aucceaaful in a picture depicting a corner of a stable with an old bridle, lantern, and horse collar. It is a modest enough subject, but the treatment does the artist much credit, the I colouring being very well conceived ii not too boldly c.irried out. The same lady has also on view a painting from the cast, and a fruit study, wherein light and shade are well blended. Miss Bevan's contributions are quite as pretty and artistic. They inclade paintings of a basket of lilac-in which the delicate tint of the flower is well caught and worked ont-pnd a group of vegetables and- fruit wherein the colouring ia extremely good. Some handsome paintings are also shown from the brush of Miss Daisy Haughton, one being a study of a pond and water lillies, and another a picture of a pretty vase and shell. Both are excellent and diap ay capital judgment, both in the conception and harmonfsing of colour. In this section also the names of Miss Bessie and Miss Berta Johnson deserve special mention, the former exhibiting a flower study (sweet peas) and a painting of still life in oils, and the latter some flower studies, all of which are sure to catch the eye of visitors. Miss Barta Johnson's daffodils, in a glass bottle, is a very clevar and < active bit of work. In the modelling class there are a good many exhibits showing exceptional skill on the part of the students. A first prize is awarded herein to Wm. Green for his model of an -ornament—executed in artistic manner—whilst Wm. Hannaby has sent a couple of very handsome miniature portrait busts. There is also some good work by Phillip Rawlinson. I The ladies' evening class famishes another attrac- tive section, and the exhibits generally are above the I average in quality, and we believe in quantity also. Miss Kate L. Jones and Miss Mary L. Davies run pretty well a dead heat for honours, and indeed they have both done much to add to the attractiveness of the exhibition. Their shading from thee-tit-for which they divide the first prize-evidenced the possession of more than ordinary artistic ability, and a study of drapery in black and white chalk by Miss Davies, and the water nymph's drawing by Miss Jones did them great credit. Other prize winners in this section included Miss Bessie Johnson, who had the distinction of securing the award for the best Btndent generally in the class. In the elementary teachers' class, the principal prize winners were Herbert Wallace who took firat for model drawing, and divided the prize for freehand with Frederick J. H. Pritchard-and Fred. T. Bsnnett, who was the best in outline drawing from the cast. In the art club section, wherein the cultivation of originality is more especially fostered, Miss Helen Gulley-wbo won the prize given by Mrs Parry, Derwen Lodge, Rnabon, for the best female student of the year-takes a very high place. One of her best contributions is a painting entitled "Left in charge." In it a bicycle is placed against some pailings, and in charge is a handsome collie dog. The colour and pose of the latter are happy in the extreme, and charm is given the picture by the glimpse of pretty flowers obtained through the half- open gateway of the garden beyond the palings. The same young lady has a landscape painting, wherein, if the colour be rather obtrusively pro- nounced. there is much merit. Miss Richardson shows a flower group (roses), In which the colouring is very rich, whilst other exhibitors deserving mention are Miss Annie Simon-who shows some clever designs for re-peating tiles- and Master Bosker. There are many splendid exhibits in the modelling (in clay), designing, building construction, and machinery construction sections, and the most successful students therein include-besides some already na.med-Miss L. E. Richardson, Walter Murleaa, Thomas Moss, Fred Bevan, Ellis J. Evans, J. H. Conde, C. Jones, Oswell B. Davies, and Mr Frank Cudworth (best sit in advanced section of building construction). As we have already said, the art needlework is a new feature, and it is certainly not the least attractive in the exhibition. There are on view here a number of valuable specimens lent by the Board of Education, South Kensington, and amongst the students deserving particular mention arc- Miss Maud Rogers, Miss T. Duckworth, and Miss Hilton, who have all contributed handaome work. Admirable succesa has also been achieved in the dressmaking branch, and there is some capital work on view. In regard to this class, it should be mentioned that Miss A. M. Wilks, Wrexham (specially recommended); Mrs Price, Newbridge, Ruabon Miss E. A. Wilkina, Coedpoeth and Miss Rose Curtice, Broughton. all passed, first class, in the examination at the Liverpool Technical Dress- cutting Schools. Last., but very far from least, in this interesting and truly artistic exhibition we would mention the exhibits of Mr Fage, the talented headmaster, and Miss Fuge. The former has on view several water- colour and oil paintings in his best style. They are principally scenes about Bettws-y-Coed—including the Stepping Stones, scenes on the Llugwy, the Lledr Valley (with Moel Siabod in the back ground) and the Church Pool. There is also a flower group painting, and of almost every picture one can say that they bear the mark of the master- hand, the sign manual of an artist who loves his work, who can pick out the prettiest spots in a land of beauty, and whose accurate technique and remark- able skill in the blend of colour are at once manifest. There is no need-nor is it our intention—to go into detail criticism of Mr Fuge's exhibits hia artistic skill, as well as his happy methods and success as a teacher are well known in Wrexham, and we would only add that to him and his clever sister the highest credit is due for what has been accomplished in these schools. It ought to be added, however, that Miss S. A. Fuge again has a corner of the exhibition to herself, and a corner which is certain to attract and charm visitors. Her pictures include Pandry Mills, Bettws-y-coed, a study of flowers (lilacs), wherein the colouring is beautiful, and a still-life group which might not inaptly perhaps be called The Midnight Oil." In it a lighted oil lamp is placed upon a table, and the flood of light reflected from the green shade quickly shows—despite the fact that his chair is now vacant-the favourite spot of '.he book worm, for here are hia spectacles—lying on an open book—and various tomes within easy reach. To get the precisely accurate colour, light, and shade in such a subject is far removed from easy, but Miss Fuge has been very successful.
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